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Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939

 Person

Biography

William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.

Found in 495 Collections and/or Records:

"Whit", 1965 - 1968

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.242
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Ellmann's suggestions for "Whit's" proposed book on Yeats.

Dates: 1965 - 1968

Whitaker, Thomas R., 1955 - 1967

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.242
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Whitaker writes, in part: "...The title sent - W.B. Yeats: History and the 'Shaping Joy' - will serve...."

Dates: 1955 - 1967

"William Butler Yeats: 1865-1939", 1962

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.40
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Ellmanan's draft biographical entry for the Encyclopedia Americana; related correspondence and proof page.

Dates: 1962

William Butler Yeats: The Fountain Years, 1947

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Identifier: 1988.012.2.10
Scope and Contents

Table of Content, Chapter 6, and Bibliography of Ellmann's thesis presented in candidacy for the degree of Bachelor of Letters, Trinity College, Dublin.

Dates: 1947

Wilson, Basil, 1950-07-16

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.329
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Wilson updates Ellmann on his recent travels; speaks at length on various Yeats topics including Wilson's attendence at the premiere of the film "W.B. Yeats--A Tribute".

Dates: 1950-07-16

Wilson, Robert N.D., 1934

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.333
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Transcription of Yeats's letter to Wilson: "...A Mrs. Foden...has been asked by Count Markiewicz's Polish relatives to write his life...."

Dates: 1934

Witt, Marion, 1951

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.329
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Exchange regarding Witt's research trip to England and Ireland. Includes Witt's article, "'Great Art Beaten Down': Yeats on Censorship", reprinted from College English.

Dates: 1951

Wood, Bradley, 1966

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.329
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Wood gives Ellmann an overview of his areas of interest and research and his desire to attend Trinity College.

Dates: 1966

Woodward, Mrs. J., 1947-05-07

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.330
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Ellmann's query regarding the exact date Yeats joined the Blavatsky Lodge of the Theosophical Society.

Dates: 1947-05-07

Wool, Miss, 1949-11-22

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Identifier: 1988.012.1.330
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Ellmann's original signed letter regarding Yeats's letters and writing a letter of recommendation.

Dates: 1949-11-22

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English poetry -- Irish authors. 1
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